Arsenal should sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid will not sell Alvarez to Barcelona, leaving Arsenal as the only realistic option for the striker. The move could strengthen Arsenal's attacking depth this summer.
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Why oppose Bringing in Alvarez would block development opportunities for younger forwards like Max Dowman and Christos Tzolis who need playing time to progress. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites
Arsenal already has Viktor Gyökeres and Kai Havertz as senior strikers, plus Gabriel Jesus and Christos Tzolis as backup options, making another forward signing unnecessary. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites
Atletico Madrid has no reason to sell Alvarez to Arsenal when they can demand a premium fee from a club willing to pay more for a proven goalscorer. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites
Alvarez would struggle to justify his cost when Arsenal's attacking depth is already well-stocked with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke, and Reiss Nelson across the forward line. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites
Arsenal's midfield is crowded with Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Bruno Guimarães, and Mikel Merino, leaving less room to build around a new striker purchase. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites
Why support At 25 years old, Alvarez is entering his peak years and would be a long-term investment to lead Arsenal's attack for the next five seasons. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites
Arsenal's current forwards lack the consistent goal-scoring record of a player like Alvarez, who would elevate the team's efficiency in the final third. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites
With Atletico Madrid refusing to sell to Barcelona, Arsenal can negotiate a better price from a weakened position for the Spanish club. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites
Alvarez would add a clinical finisher to Arsenal's attack, a quality that complements the creative midfield of Martin Ødegaard and Eberechi Eze. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites
Alvarez's versatility as a striker who can play multiple attacking roles would give Arsenal tactical flexibility that Viktor Gyökeres and Kai Havertz do not offer. 27/08/2026 ·0 cites